let love be genuine

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own site. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." To the contrary, "if you enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21
(Marks of the True Christian)

beloved

Those who were not my people I will call "my people,"

and her who was not beloved I will call "beloved."

And in the very place where it was said to them, "You are not my people," there they will be called "sons of the living God."

Romans 9:25-26

put not your trust in princes

Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.
Blessed is he whose help is in the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever.

Psalm 146

majestic

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

-Psalm 8:3-4

joy in the morning

I will extol you O Lord for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

Oh Lord my God I cried to you for help and you have healed me.

Your anger is for but a moment and your favor for a lifetime.

Weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes with the morning.


"I shall never be moved." By your favor O Lord you made my mountain stand strong.

You have turned my mourning into dancing and clothed me with gladness.

Glory and praise to you God for I will not be silent. I will give thanks to you forever!

-Psalm 30